Camfrtt Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) Hello, Almost a year ago, I tried to compose the first movement of a classical symphony and I managed to complete it. I never managed to finish other movements on the one hand because I did not master classical influences enough but also because it represented a lot of work for a simple autodidact like me. I would like to know your advice and your opinions about this first movement. Here is the video, sorry for the poor sound quality Edited February 12, 2020 by Camfrtt Quote
jawoodruff Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 I like this. I think your themes are strong and you provide enough variety to keep the exposition interesting. My only critique is the development section. I think you could've really taken your material to some interesting areas. I'm not sure if the lack of development here is due to lack of orchestrational strength or -perhaps- a difficulty in imagining the possibilities of development. I'm guessing the former, more than the latter. All in all, nice work. Quote
Monarcheon Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 The harmonic rhythm in A" was a little bit slow for me, especially with the alto-range tonic syncopation. Quote
maestrowick Posted February 20, 2020 Posted February 20, 2020 So.... The trumpet at C4 isn't going to cut like in this recording. C5 will! Also, you're harmonically in a box. Earlier you went to Ab just for a second; that was AWESOME!!! you can expand this sooooooo much more. Just because you are writing in the style of the Classical period doesn't mean you stretch out. F? Bb? 5:51 I love that but come on.. BEETHOVEN'S FIFTH??!?!?!?!? booooooooooo :) Steal from elsewhere. NOT that! Still, great job. Quote
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